This is the bill or rights home page. The term bill of rights is the phrase used for the first 10 Amendments that the United States of america had.

This were created so that the present Constitution could be passed. Also limits the power of the federal government

so that the states have some what of control over themselves as well as freedom.

For example. Freedom of religion, freedom of speech, right to bear arms and so on . These amendments came into effect on December 15, 1791, when ratified by three-fourths of the States. There were originally 12 amendments but only 10 passed and 10.

Bill Of Rights
Bill Of Rights